Question

the stacked line chart shows the numbers of college degrees awarded to males and females since 1970. complete parts (a) through (d).
a. estimate the numbers of college degrees awarded to males and to females (separately) in 2020.
the number of college degrees awarded to males in 2020 was 770,000. the number of college degrees awarded to females in 2020 was

Explanation:

Read the male value in 2020

Using the Stacked Line Chart Interpretation knowledge point

$$ \text{Male line height in 2020} \approx 7.7 \text{ hundred thousands} = 770,000 $$

Read the total value in 2020

Using the Stacked Line Chart Interpretation knowledge point

$$ \text{Total height (Male + Female) in 2020} \approx 19.6 \text{ hundred thousands} = 1,960,000 $$

Calculate the female value

Using the Stacked Line Chart Interpretation knowledge point

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Match with the closest option

Using the Stacked Line Chart Interpretation knowledge point

$$ 1,190,000 \approx 1,193,000 $$

Answer:

• 770,000
• 1,193,000 (Correct answer)
• 1,312,000
• 1,432,000